HuesoCham420
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What is the best way to tame a 1 year old veiled cham, if its even possible for his age
Taming
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VeiledChams
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Here is a recent thread about his topic:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/taming-144906/
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I dont believe one can tame a chameleon, but rather condition it to not react negatively to your presence.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/taming-144906/
For future reference, you can use the search feature to find quick answers on broad topics as is "taming".
I dont believe one can tame a chameleon, but rather condition it to not react negatively to your presence.
Matt Vanilla Gorilla
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Patience and hand feeding of yummy food!
bryantt
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I have a veiled too, male 1 year 3 months he is extremely tame and will walk to the doors wanting to explore outside his vivarium. He will quite comfortably will sit on my shoulder or head for a short while before sitting on his tree gazing out the window.
He hasn't always been an extrovert. I found making sure the experience outside of the viv was a positive one something he enjoys. Like I mentioned we brought a large dracaena massangeana tree which he enjoys perching on this way he sees it as a positive experience.
He wasn't very trusting at first and taking him out his viv at first was tricky. Day after day I would hand feed only and sit by his viv for up to 20 minutes after feeding. Gradually I would put my hand in and near him but not attempt to pick him. After a month or so I would touch his feet briefly only when he didn't move I wouldn't chase him around if he was walking away. Eventually whilst he was mid walk I would put my hand in front like and obstacle and after a few times he walked onto my hand.. on the first few occasions I just lifted him up but kept him in his viv making him feel comfortable with me doing so, after doing this a few time I took him out and let him explore... like I said now he is very confident and loves coming out. But I rarely hold him for my own pleasure only when Im moving him from place to place etc Forcing them to sit on you and play like a hamster will only stress him and he wont want to come out ...
Hope this helps
Another great read is this blog post. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/entry/the-taming-of-the-chameleon.746/ It discusses the idea and one member's experience. Definitely worth a look!
